Trigeminal Shingles

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Comment by LaDonna J. Young on March 18, 2010 at 8:40am

I got the shingles on my Left forehead after I had a Radio Frequency Rhizotomy. The good thing is that the surgery left my whole Left side numb, so I didn't feel them. But I still get them occasionally. When I turned 60 I had the shot (you must be 60), but I still get them occasionally. Very bad stress seems to bring them out. I had the shot because I was afraid it would go into my eye, which would not be good.

Comment by Annette Baker on March 12, 2010 at 3:25pm

I should also mention that for a short while there was consideration that my diagnosis was something other than TN, such as mentioned below (PHN and the like). I have a great dr. who sent me to a neurologist right away instead of guessing at it.

Comment by Annette Baker on March 12, 2010 at 3:21pm

My neurologist believes that my TN was kicked off from shingles. I had shingles on my face on the left side and then devoloped TN on my right. I am happy that your shingles did not hurt, they are vicious.

Comment by Liz K. on March 5, 2010 at 11:30pm

Connie,
I haven't but I asked on a post a few months ago if we should get the shingles shot. I have been concerned about getting shingles on that nerve. I can't imagine how painful it would be. I'm glad yo had success with your MVD.
Liz K.